The Bands of the Rock That Swing Festival 2012
We are proud to present you the best line-up ever. Big Band Swing, Rhythm’n’Blues, Hot Jazz, Boogie Woogie, Jump Blues from terrific musicians:
Ray Collins’ Hot-Club · NP Big Band · Si Cranstoun · Jennie Löbel & Swing Kings · Billie And The Kids · The Toby Tones · Slapjack · Souvenirs · FunTasten · Nico Sücker
Ray Collins’ Hot-Club (Germany)
With songs like "Barefoot" and "Bye Bye Paris", Ray Collins’ Hot-Club gets every dancer and the entire audience to stomp their feet and clap their hands to their rocking beats. They represent the authentic feel of the 40’s and 50’s Jump Blues, Swing, Jive and Rock’n’Roll. Hot, hotter, Ray Collins’ Hot-Club!
NP Big Band (Italy)
With splendid and powerful sound, this 16-piece big band plays the great music of the famous swing orchestras of the 30s and 40s. Original arrangements as well as rarities from Chick Webb, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw or Django Reinhardt enthuse dancers and music fans alike.
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Si Cranstoun (United Kingdom)
Si Cranstoun is an absolute shooting star whose outstanding voice propels you back into the era of smashing soul and doo-wop. Si Cranstoun is not only playing brilliant cover versions, he also skilfully composes his own tracks. His mega hit "Dynamo" is the ultimate floor filler.
Jennie Löbel & Swing Kings (Sweden)
Those top notch musicians play mostly
American Swing from the 40’s and with
the memorable voice of Jennie, who has
a fable for Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald
and Bessie Smith, they create an unforgettable
and distinctive sound. It’s Jennie’s fourth time at the Rock That Swing Festival and everybody wanted her back.
Billie And The Kids (Croatia)
Billie And The Kids share with you their true love
for the old-style Rhythm’n’Blues music. They bring to life classic tunes like "Them there eyes", giving them the rhythmical Boogie Woogie power that won’t let your feet stop moving.
The Toby Tones (Germany)
Instrumental virtuosity, great solo and harmony vocals, plus a live show with passion for entertainment are the core of the Toby Tones’ repertoire set between swing and jive. Louis Prima and Benny Goodman, the "King of Swing", are their idols.
Slapjack (Germany)
With their explosive tunes Slapjack will bring you back to the rockin’ Fifties. With songs from legends as Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry or Jerry Lee Lewis, Slapjack is serving you a delicious feast for your ears.
Souvenirs (Germany)
This extremely popular 3-piece band presents swing and jazz in a fun and
humorous way, bringing Louis Armstrong and Marylin Monroe back to life. What would be Rock That Swing without the Souvenirs? Our house band has been performing every year.
FunTasten (Germany)
With a hot mixture of Boogie Woogie, Blues, Rock’n’Roll and acrobatics this remarkable Boogie Woogie piano player duo ensures excitement, fun and a lot of groove. Ulli Venus and Stefan Eberle let the audience feel their passion and joy of playing. Each performance becomes an exceptional experience with fun, spontaneity and the hottest music that ever was invented for the piano and the dance floor.
Nico Sücker (Germany)
Nico Sücker is only 14 years old, but he rocks just like the big-time stars – when he appears on stage, not only the girls start cheering. His idols are Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and the Spider Murphy Gang.